What to do around here!
Food Scene
Great variety of food and really healthy options! Oh, and their own beer.
86 residents recomanen
Eddyline Restaurant | South Main
926 South Main StreetGreat variety of food and really healthy options! Oh, and their own beer.
Brown Dog Coffee Company
105 F StCoffee is decent, setting has a great vibe.
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub
242 F StDarned good pizza and beer, nice outdoor patio
Las Camelinas
128 W 1st StLove their spinach enchiladas and patio!
Right next to the beautiful riverwalk with fun views of people playing in the river. Wide selection of casual food — something for everyone. Good cocktails too. Nice airy atmosphere.
58 residents recomanen
Boathouse Cantina
228 N F StRight next to the beautiful riverwalk with fun views of people playing in the river. Wide selection of casual food — something for everyone. Good cocktails too. Nice airy atmosphere.
Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up
402 E Main StNice for lunch. Healthful food!
Fun menu with reallllly good fried chicken breast and the.best.mashies.ever. What's cool is they have half and full portions for many items, making your dining experience pretty affordable if you want to go that way. Good bar, laid-back atmosphere in classic downtown Salida. They've been fairly busy when we've been there, but the din contributes to the upbeat atmosphere.
41 residents recomanen
Currents Restaurant
122 N F StFun menu with reallllly good fried chicken breast and the.best.mashies.ever. What's cool is they have half and full portions for many items, making your dining experience pretty affordable if you want to go that way. Good bar, laid-back atmosphere in classic downtown Salida. They've been fairly busy when we've been there, but the din contributes to the upbeat atmosphere.
Look, if you want shake and booze in the same serving, and you DO, this is IT. Great burgers! Casual atmosphere.
16 residents recomanen
50 Burger Shakes & Beer
445 East Rainbow BoulevardLook, if you want shake and booze in the same serving, and you DO, this is IT. Great burgers! Casual atmosphere.
Amazing breads and baked goods, cinnamon rolls to die for and breakfast items and sandwiches. Pick up a loaf of bread to take home. Very sweet vibe!
28 residents recomanen
Little Red Hen Bakery
302 G StAmazing breads and baked goods, cinnamon rolls to die for and breakfast items and sandwiches. Pick up a loaf of bread to take home. Very sweet vibe!
If you're looking for healthful cuisine, head to House Rock in BV. Their bowls are amazing and you can pretty much custom order them. Good burgers, flavorful food all around. Nice patio.
88 residents recomanen
House Rock Kitchen
421 E Main StIf you're looking for healthful cuisine, head to House Rock in BV. Their bowls are amazing and you can pretty much custom order them. Good burgers, flavorful food all around. Nice patio.
Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More
127 F StReallllllly good pizza and brews.
Louie's Ice Cream Shop
414 E Main StWe all scream loudly for this.
Buena Vista Roastery Cafe
409 E Main StDecent coffee, breakfast and nice patio.
Tacos El Tapatio
136 E 2nd StGood Mexican food, reasonable prices, nice people.
We haven't been here yet, but hear the breakfast/brunch items are amazing. They also offer up comfort food, great salads, and of course, sweets.
Robin's in Salida
8046 US-50We haven't been here yet, but hear the breakfast/brunch items are amazing. They also offer up comfort food, great salads, and of course, sweets.
The very best sandwiches. Big on flavor and selection. Eat in or take out.
52 residents recomanen
Sweetie's Sandwich Shop
129 W Sackett AveThe very best sandwiches. Big on flavor and selection. Eat in or take out.
Howl Mercantile & Coffee
130 W 1st StA cool place for java and a little local shopping.
Loback's Bakery
326 E Main StLocals love Loback's in BV. Enough said.
This restaurant is great if you plan to visit Mount Princeton for the hot springs experience. Nice quality breakfast, lunch and dinner, good service and pretty lodge. Your hosts there are pretty adamant that you don't show up for dinner in your swimsuit... A bit more upscale than most local restaurants.
Mary Murphy Steakhouse
15870 Co Rd 162This restaurant is great if you plan to visit Mount Princeton for the hot springs experience. Nice quality breakfast, lunch and dinner, good service and pretty lodge. Your hosts there are pretty adamant that you don't show up for dinner in your swimsuit... A bit more upscale than most local restaurants.
It's actually called Bunny and Clyde's now. Great breakfast, lunch and coffee, nice vibe.
12 residents recomanen
Gathering Grounds
203 W 1st StIt's actually called Bunny and Clyde's now. Great breakfast, lunch and coffee, nice vibe.
Aching for a filet mignon or slab of prime rib with a big old baked potato and a wedge salad? Welcome to Quincy's, where, depending on the night of the week, they serve filet or prime in three sizes, done to your liking. And that's what's on the menu, nothing more. The prices are very good, the atmosphere feels like a relaxing Midwest supper club. When we can't think of anywhere to eat, we remember Quincy's and always enjoy it. In Buena Vista, Salida and Leadville.
14 residents recomanen
Quincys
605 US-24Aching for a filet mignon or slab of prime rib with a big old baked potato and a wedge salad? Welcome to Quincy's, where, depending on the night of the week, they serve filet or prime in three sizes, done to your liking. And that's what's on the menu, nothing more. The prices are very good, the atmosphere feels like a relaxing Midwest supper club. When we can't think of anywhere to eat, we remember Quincy's and always enjoy it. In Buena Vista, Salida and Leadville.
This is a sweet little Italian restaurant in the heart of Salida's downtown. Good service, nicely done food. Homemade pasta and great sauces set the bar pretty high here. Some decent wines too.
10 residents recomanen
216 Ferraro's
216 F StThis is a sweet little Italian restaurant in the heart of Salida's downtown. Good service, nicely done food. Homemade pasta and great sauces set the bar pretty high here. Some decent wines too.
At river’s edge in Salida, this place has the best patio in the county. A casual place to unwind with friends. Casual menu.
19 residents recomanen
High Side! Bar & Grill
300 W Sackett AveAt river’s edge in Salida, this place has the best patio in the county. A casual place to unwind with friends. Casual menu.
Elkhorn Pizzeria
601 US Hwy 24 NNeed a pizza fix in BV? Elkhorn is here for you.
Jade Garden is here to provide tasty Chinese food. We like to do carry out when we’re in BV, but you can dine inside too.
Jade Garden
US Highway 24 NorthJade Garden is here to provide tasty Chinese food. We like to do carry out when we’re in BV, but you can dine inside too.
Old-time ambience with classic bar, high ceilings and a nice patio. Great place for casual food and a good cocktail.
57 residents recomanen
The Fritz
113 E Sackett AveOld-time ambience with classic bar, high ceilings and a nice patio. Great place for casual food and a good cocktail.
Just the place you need when you’re hankering for some nicely prepared Mexican food. Large sitting area so don’t let the full parking lot fool you. Decent prices and service. One of our go-to places that always satisfies.
Fiesta Mexicana Family Restaurant
1220 E Rainbow BlvdJust the place you need when you’re hankering for some nicely prepared Mexican food. Large sitting area so don’t let the full parking lot fool you. Decent prices and service. One of our go-to places that always satisfies.
Over the top burgers and lots of other cool stuff on the menu. Outdoor seating with shade.
22 residents recomanen
The Buena Viking
418 East Main StreetOver the top burgers and lots of other cool stuff on the menu. Outdoor seating with shade.
Eat here. This is our current favorite restaurant in BV. Excellent rustic pizzas, pasta, sandwiches and inspired salads with a fresh, healthy feel. Open atmosphere, a bit noisy. Full bar, efficient service. It’s clear these guys want to do it right.
24 residents recomanen
Crave
300 East Main StreetEat here. This is our current favorite restaurant in BV. Excellent rustic pizzas, pasta, sandwiches and inspired salads with a fresh, healthy feel. Open atmosphere, a bit noisy. Full bar, efficient service. It’s clear these guys want to do it right.
Great burgers at good prices and outlandish ribs on Saturday. Open for lunch. Hwy 50 Salida.
Crossroads Cafe
142 West Rainbow BoulevardGreat burgers at good prices and outlandish ribs on Saturday. Open for lunch. Hwy 50 Salida.
Cozy, laid back and home-style Mexican food and burgers. We go here when we want to relax. Reasonable prices, good service. We love this place.
Tony's Restaurant
Cozy, laid back and home-style Mexican food and burgers. We go here when we want to relax. Reasonable prices, good service. We love this place.
We’ve enjoyed their sushi and fresh-tasting entrees. Glad to see Asian restaurants gaining steam in Salida!
Sushi Thai Salida
We’ve enjoyed their sushi and fresh-tasting entrees. Glad to see Asian restaurants gaining steam in Salida!
Salida Pharmacy & Fountain
Old fashioned soda fountain and ice cream. Yum!
Sherpa Cafe
Great place for Nepalese/Indian food. Casual atmosphere. Love the saag paneer and naan.
Imaginative waffles, crepes and omelets, good coffee in downtown Salida. Outdoor seating when it’s nice out.
Tony's Waffles & Coffee
Imaginative waffles, crepes and omelets, good coffee in downtown Salida. Outdoor seating when it’s nice out.
Cozy and casual with old Colorado ambience and Mountain Views at Salida’s golf course. Fantastic burgers and they also have salads and some fun variety. Good drinks and nightly specials. Breakfast Thursday-Sunday, lunch and dinner every day.
Golf Cabin Bar & Grill
Cozy and casual with old Colorado ambience and Mountain Views at Salida’s golf course. Fantastic burgers and they also have salads and some fun variety. Good drinks and nightly specials. Breakfast Thursday-Sunday, lunch and dinner every day.
Osake Steak and Sushi Bar
Get your sushi fix. Pho, bento boxes, bowls and wonderful steaks.
Sushi Thai Salida
Great rolls, curries, soups, salads. In the heart of downtown Salida.
Great selection of tacos, good margs, casual atmosphere and friendly service. An affordable night out!
El Rey Taco Shop Salida
Great selection of tacos, good margs, casual atmosphere and friendly service. An affordable night out!
Pizza Rio
Rooftop pizza, pretty good pies in downtown Salida.
Nice Italian deli in BV, great selection of sandwiches. Soups, salads, daily pasta. Save room for dessert!
25 residents recomanen
Sorelle Delicatessen
303 US Hwy 24 NNice Italian deli in BV, great selection of sandwiches. Soups, salads, daily pasta. Save room for dessert!
Drinks & Nightlife
Outlandish handcrafted drinks, cool vibe and sometimes they have music! When it's warm enough they can roll open the front for a cool breeze.
39 residents recomanen
Wood's High Mountain Distillery
144 W 1st StOutlandish handcrafted drinks, cool vibe and sometimes they have music! When it's warm enough they can roll open the front for a cool breeze.
Cool place in the BV scene. If you like whiskey, you'll want to check it out. Sit outside and grab some good food truck treats!
60 residents recomanen
Deerhammer Distillery
321 E Main StCool place in the BV scene. If you like whiskey, you'll want to check it out. Sit outside and grab some good food truck treats!
Their beer garden in the summer is a feel-good, hopping place. Good spot to have a cold one and a burger.
40 residents recomanen
Benson's Tavern & Beer Garden
128 N F StTheir beer garden in the summer is a feel-good, hopping place. Good spot to have a cold one and a burger.
In Salida. Some of the best beers around. Nightly food-cart offerings run the gamut of flavors and are a really nice touch. Or you can order in from somewhere! Street patio and airy indoor space. Our current favorite beer provider.
21 residents recomanen
Tres Litros Beer Company
118 N E StIn Salida. Some of the best beers around. Nightly food-cart offerings run the gamut of flavors and are a really nice touch. Or you can order in from somewhere! Street patio and airy indoor space. Our current favorite beer provider.
Great beer, convenient location on Highway 50 in Salida. They are a good community partner. Haven’t had their food but hear it’s good.
39 residents recomanen
Soulcraft Brewing
248 W Rainbow BlvdGreat beer, convenient location on Highway 50 in Salida. They are a good community partner. Haven’t had their food but hear it’s good.
This is a fun, casual place to sample some local vino, maybe acquire a bottle or two. Located between LaGrees and the fairgrounds at Poncha.
13 residents recomanen
Vino Salida Wine Cellars
10495 Co Rd 120This is a fun, casual place to sample some local vino, maybe acquire a bottle or two. Located between LaGrees and the fairgrounds at Poncha.
Check it out! Sweet place to have a glass or two and unwind.
14 residents recomanen
The Cellar on Railroad
301 E Main StCheck it out! Sweet place to have a glass or two and unwind.
No doubt about it, they make some good beer for you to enjoy. Casual eats too.
42 residents recomanen
Elevation Beer Company
115 Pahlone PkwyNo doubt about it, they make some good beer for you to enjoy. Casual eats too.
After two excruciatingly long years, BV’s Lariat is back. Classic long bar, casual food and a very appreciated stage for some of the best live music in the county.
63 residents recomanen
The Lariat
206 E Main StAfter two excruciatingly long years, BV’s Lariat is back. Classic long bar, casual food and a very appreciated stage for some of the best live music in the county.
Great place to grab a cold one and watch a game. Good burgers. Nice summer patio that sometimes has music.
40 residents recomanen
Benson's Tavern & Beer Garden
128 N F StGreat place to grab a cold one and watch a game. Good burgers. Nice summer patio that sometimes has music.
This restaurant is actually in a little business Court off Highway 50 now. Love the pho and spring rolls. Casual atmosphere. It’s also a small market, good place to buy noodles and rice paper.
11 residents recomanen
Little Cambodia
1548 W Sackett AveThis restaurant is actually in a little business Court off Highway 50 now. Love the pho and spring rolls. Casual atmosphere. It’s also a small market, good place to buy noodles and rice paper.
Cool place in Salida for brunch, wine and dessert! Try a charcuterie board and peruse the cocktail menu. Rooftop seating above Sweeties Sandwich shop!
31 residents recomanen
The Biker & The Baker
129 W Sackett AveCool place in Salida for brunch, wine and dessert! Try a charcuterie board and peruse the cocktail menu. Rooftop seating above Sweeties Sandwich shop!
Arts & Culture
Check out to see what the offerings might be... Live music, theatre, comedy, all sorts of things.
26 residents recomanen
Salida Steam Plant Theater
220 W Sackett AveCheck out to see what the offerings might be... Live music, theatre, comedy, all sorts of things.
Parks & Nature
Browns Canyon National Monument
It's beautiful back there!
State park land along the Arkansas River. Beautiful spaces with trails, camping and river ambience. We love Ruby Mtn. in Nathrop.
23 residents recomanen
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
307 W Sackett AveState park land along the Arkansas River. Beautiful spaces with trails, camping and river ambience. We love Ruby Mtn. in Nathrop.
Shopping
Downtown Salida
Lots of homespun shops with fun things. Downtown Salida has a great vibe!
Buena Vista
Quaint, and some good outdoor gear shops!
Walmart Supercenter
7865 US-50Really clean and upbeat. Great selection and good prices!
Globally conscious place for great coffee and shopping for your favorite friends.
22 residents recomanen
Howl Mercantile & Coffee
130 W 1st StGlobally conscious place for great coffee and shopping for your favorite friends.
Yolo Clothing
100 F StAn always-changing selection of casual-cool clothing.
Salida is well known for consignment shopping, and Free the Monkey always has something for you.
10 residents recomanen
Free the Monkey Consignment
222 F StSalida is well known for consignment shopping, and Free the Monkey always has something for you.
In Buena Vista. Good place for rentals, gear and outdoor clothing.
33 residents recomanen
CKS Main Street - Rentals, Kayak, Stand up Paddleboard, and lifestyle boutique
426 E Main StIn Buena Vista. Good place for rentals, gear and outdoor clothing.
Once Upon a Trapeze Bookstore
301 E Main StLove this adorable, cozy shop in BV. Fantastic gifts too!
We don't have a Whole Foods here, but Natural Grocers in Salida has a lot of the same types of things without the food court. It's right downtown.
16 residents recomanen
Natural Grocers
200 F StWe don't have a Whole Foods here, but Natural Grocers in Salida has a lot of the same types of things without the food court. It's right downtown.
This is THE place. People drive from all over the state to buy Scanga meat. A huge selection of beautiful beef as well as many other meats and weekly specials. They also offer cheeses and lots of items you'd find in a little Italian Grocery store. The staff knows their stuff. Very highly recommended. Bring your cooler.
7 residents recomanen
Scanga Meat Company
9250 Co Rd 156This is THE place. People drive from all over the state to buy Scanga meat. A huge selection of beautiful beef as well as many other meats and weekly specials. They also offer cheeses and lots of items you'd find in a little Italian Grocery store. The staff knows their stuff. Very highly recommended. Bring your cooler.
These guys sell beautiful meats at the local farmers markets. They raise their animals very conscientiously and treat their land like the treasure it is. We urge our visitors to support them!
Badger Creek Ranch
5795 Co Rd 2These guys sell beautiful meats at the local farmers markets. They raise their animals very conscientiously and treat their land like the treasure it is. We urge our visitors to support them!
Essentials
City Market
438 US-24Small store but has everything you need.
Safeway
232 G StYour standard Safeway. Deli, some grab n go as well.
Poncha Springs. Good selection, grab n go deli stuff, clean and easy access off Highway 50. Typically less congested than other stores.
Lagree's Market & Hardware-True Value
10100 US-50Poncha Springs. Good selection, grab n go deli stuff, clean and easy access off Highway 50. Typically less congested than other stores.
Easy parking off Highway 24. Clean, good selection and grab n go deli stuff.
9 residents recomanen
Buena Vista LaGree's
415 US-24Easy parking off Highway 24. Clean, good selection and grab n go deli stuff.
Everything Else
The water is very good. Can be a bit crowded, but worth the trip. When the creek is not in runoff mode the springs at the side of the creek are very highly recommended!!!! They also have a restaurant that has inspired food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
260 residents recomanen
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162The water is very good. Can be a bit crowded, but worth the trip. When the creek is not in runoff mode the springs at the side of the creek are very highly recommended!!!! They also have a restaurant that has inspired food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mellower than the competition at times. Many of our guests enjoy the mountain vibe here, and they have great massage therapists!
95 residents recomanen
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 Co Rd 306Mellower than the competition at times. Many of our guests enjoy the mountain vibe here, and they have great massage therapists!
Claudia is one of the most talented massage therapists I've ever known. I used to work at a spa so I feel I have a good sense of these things...
Touch Massage & Integrative Healing
288 East Jewett BoulevardClaudia is one of the most talented massage therapists I've ever known. I used to work at a spa so I feel I have a good sense of these things...
Love this place. A wonderful way to spend an evening. Snack bar with perfect popcorn. A half hour from here.
25 residents recomanen
Comanche Drive In Theatre
27784 County Road 339Love this place. A wonderful way to spend an evening. Snack bar with perfect popcorn. A half hour from here.
A beautiful drive over Poncha Pass. 45 minutes from here. Cheaper and laid back. Camping available and they have some small yurts.
74 residents recomanen
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
28640 County Rd 58EEA beautiful drive over Poncha Pass. 45 minutes from here. Cheaper and laid back. Camping available and they have some small yurts.
Several hot springs ponds with lots of naked bathers. You’ll need a reservation as this place is popular. Camping is available.
49 residents recomanen
Valley View Hot Springs
64393 County Road GGSeveral hot springs ponds with lots of naked bathers. You’ll need a reservation as this place is popular. Camping is available.
This is a fun diversion where you make your own jewelry. Tons of options where you can produce metal pieces adorned by stamping, gems and your own imagination. Lots of samples for inspiration, and the staff helps you with each step. We recommend calling ahead for a reservation.
Riveting Experience Jewelry
109 N F StThis is a fun diversion where you make your own jewelry. Tons of options where you can produce metal pieces adorned by stamping, gems and your own imagination. Lots of samples for inspiration, and the staff helps you with each step. We recommend calling ahead for a reservation.